A urinary tract infection or a UTI occurs when bacteria invade any part of the urinary system, particularly the urethra. The infection is more common in women than in men due to the closeness of the urethra to the anus. It is now believed that certain foods can harm the bladder and cause UTIs frequently. These foods are very irritating to the sensitive tissues of the Continue Reading

Women contract UTI in the ratio of 30:1 as compared to men owing to shorter urethras. However, men could also develop UTI, risk of which increases with age. Urological abnormalities, STDs, prostatism (a syndrome associated with bladder outlet obstruction) are some of the most common causes of UTI in men. Men rarely get UTIs before the age of 50. However, men above 50 could Continue Reading

UTI is as common in children as it is in adults and usually as frequent. When you spot a UTI, treat the child as soon as possible to prevent reinfection and also avoid damage to the organs of the urinary tract. If the child is under 6 months old, it is better to see a pediatric urologist right away. As with adults, UTI among female children is more common than UTI among Continue Reading

Among American men UTI is less common than it is among American women. Bacteria from the digestive tract coming in contact with the urethra, is one of the most common causes of UTI. Among men UTI risk is lower due the length of the urethra and distance from the anus. Among women, the shorter length of the urethra and proximity to the anus increases the risk of an Continue Reading

UTI or Urinary Tract Infection is less common in men and boys than in women and girls. However, few of them are prone to it. In adult males, UTI sometimes is a response to other health problems, which must be treated along with the infection to prevent recurrence. Studies show that in uncircumcised boys UTI is even less common than the rest of the male population. Let us Continue Reading

Urinary Tract Infection is more common in women than in men. The reason for this is the shorter length of the female urethra and the proximity of the urinary meatus (external opening of the urethra) to the introitus (external opening of vagina) and the anus. Research indicates that 80% of the women all over the world suffer from at least one incidence of UTI. In this Continue Reading

Women often get the worst as far as health is concerned: from puberty to child birth to menopause, their bodies undergo various biological changes. They have to wrestle these discomforts at nearly every stage of their lives ; not only do these tend to age them faster than men, their chances of getting cancers, typically, cancer of the breast, are also greater than those in Continue Reading

The best way to prevent urinary tract infection complications is to keep the kidneys and the entire urinary system healthy. This can be done through proper diet and nutrition. In this guide, we will cover the steps to keep the entire urinary system and kidneys healthy through home remedies, herbs and proper lifestyle changes.
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Many pet dogs (most of them of advanced years) tend to suffer from recurrent Urine infections. Typical signs and symptoms of UTIs in dogs include frequent urination accompanied by a foul smell. In majority of these cases, pet owners procrastinate taking their dog to the vet immediately, despite seeing these symptoms. However, it is vital to get such UTIs treated quickly Continue Reading

UTIs or urinary tract infections are not STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). They are, on the contrary, bacterial infections of the bladder that affect not just sexually active women and men, but also young children, pets etc. That being said; there is a link between sex and UTI. So this guide is all about UTI prevention tips, particularly for sexually active women.
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